OBA Child and Youth Law / Administrative Law / Family Law / Public Sector Lawyers PROGRAM
12:30 PM to 2:00 PM

In May 2019, the Ontario Ombudsman’s mandate was expanded to include investigations about services to children and youth under the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017, as the position of Ontario Child Advocate was eliminated.

Join us for a conversation with the Ontario Ombudsman, Paul Dubé, and the Director of the Children and Youth Unit, Diana Cooke, to explore this new mandate, including:

• What is the Ombudsman’s approach to this new role?
• What types of complaints have been received to date?
• How can children and youth in care access the Ombudsman’s services?

PROGRAM CHAIR

Jane Stewart, Justice for Children and Youth

PROGRAM SPEAKERS

Paul Dubé, Ontario Ombudsman
Diana Cooke, Director, Children and Youth Unit, Office of the Ombudsman of Ontario